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as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the frequent computer crashes are an unexpected result of the new security software we installed
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as in answer
something attained by mental effort and especially by computation
a nonpartisan panel of experts did the math on the proposed tax cuts and spending programs and the result was an $800 billion federal deficit
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Recent Examples of result
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 17 June 2025
In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 June 2025
Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
There was a resulting scuffle involving Reese, Nelson-Ododa and Charles, and Charles and Reese were both assessed technical fouls after the exchange.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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Noun
Monday night’s 6-3 loss to the Dodgers brought mixed results.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 17 June 2025
In May, Amy popped up in the feeds of over 25 million TikTok users with a video that documented the dramatic results of her breast reduction.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 17 June 2025
Verb
Captured by onboard cameras embedded in the car, the resulting footage is designed for broadcast, using specific color spaces and codecs.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
There was a resulting scuffle involving Reese, Nelson-Ododa and Charles, and Charles and Reese were both assessed technical fouls after the exchange.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for result
Noun
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His mother, who felt that the men might escape from Guatemala’s notoriously dysfunctional prison system, considered capital punishment the safest outcome.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Ultimately, the most important part of Friday’s game, beyond the outcome, is the continued development of Horton.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
Noun
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If the answers point to gaps in consistency, efficiency or visibility, AI can help—but only if it’s purposefully introduced.—
Casey Marquette,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The obvious answer to the theme of this collection, then, is history.—
Literary Hub
June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Or, indeed, of the lyrics of the song performed by — checks notes — Vikina and Richaelio.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Taylor Swift performs onstage during the Eras Tour in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on November 24, 2023.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Together, the studies suggested that the extensive safety measures doctors followed weren't necessary for all patients.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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After going down 3-1 in the bottom of the second, Lindor hit the first of the trio of third-inning homers, with Nimmo and Soto following suit to put the Mets back on top, 4-3.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Noun
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After cooling, the resultant solid was ground into powder to produce the final pigment.—
Jay Kakade
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
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Meanwhile caretakers are concerned with something that can be even more challenging to address: the psychological trauma resultant from years of abuse in captivity.—
Ryley Graham,
Smithsonian Magazine,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Disposing of a fraction of 1 percent of that, so that the next generation can afford a home, is a common-sense solution to a national problem.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron said France and other European nations would offer Tehran a diplomatic solution to end its war with Israel, AFP reported.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
20 June 2025
Verb
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How to act during strong winds Take shelter: Immediately go inside a sturdy building during a high wind warning or severe thunderstorm warning and move to an interior room or basement.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2025
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Of course, this takes for granted that what the advisee wants is to act virtuously.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
Verb
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That's true even though the June 14 parade itself turned out to be a damp and relatively low-key affair.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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Yet the concept turns out to be powerful as a hidden key that unlocks new ways of detecting primes.—
Rachel Crowell,
Scientific American,
16 June 2025
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“Result.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/result. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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